Mama Cash
@mamacashfund.bsky.social
Mama Cash is the oldest international feminist fund. We support the pioneering & innovative activism of girls, women, trans & intersex people around the world.
💜 Today is International Day of the Girl. A day to honour girls who dare to dream, speak up and fight back.
We’re highlighting the work of our grantee-partner Grupo Artemisa, in Honduras.
👉🏽 Read more about Grupo Artemisa: https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#grupo-artemisa
We’re highlighting the work of our grantee-partner Grupo Artemisa, in Honduras.
👉🏽 Read more about Grupo Artemisa: https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#grupo-artemisa
October 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
💜 Today is International Day of the Girl. A day to honour girls who dare to dream, speak up and fight back.
We’re highlighting the work of our grantee-partner Grupo Artemisa, in Honduras.
👉🏽 Read more about Grupo Artemisa: https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#grupo-artemisa
We’re highlighting the work of our grantee-partner Grupo Artemisa, in Honduras.
👉🏽 Read more about Grupo Artemisa: https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#grupo-artemisa
🌈 For 25 years, Sappho for Equality has been a sanctuary for queer and trans people in Kolkata, India.
🔗 Read their full story in our 2024 Annual Report 👉 https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#sappho-for-equality
🔗 Read their full story in our 2024 Annual Report 👉 https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#sappho-for-equality
September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🌈 For 25 years, Sappho for Equality has been a sanctuary for queer and trans people in Kolkata, India.
🔗 Read their full story in our 2024 Annual Report 👉 https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#sappho-for-equality
🔗 Read their full story in our 2024 Annual Report 👉 https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#sappho-for-equality
On #InternationalSafeAbortionDay, we celebrate our grantee-partner, the Vrije Keuze Coalitie, a grassroots movement fighting for a world where everyone has the power to decide what happens to their own body.
🔗 https://www.mamacash.org/resources/vrije-keuze-coalitie-fighting-for-abortion-rights/
🔗 https://www.mamacash.org/resources/vrije-keuze-coalitie-fighting-for-abortion-rights/
September 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
On #InternationalSafeAbortionDay, we celebrate our grantee-partner, the Vrije Keuze Coalitie, a grassroots movement fighting for a world where everyone has the power to decide what happens to their own body.
🔗 https://www.mamacash.org/resources/vrije-keuze-coalitie-fighting-for-abortion-rights/
🔗 https://www.mamacash.org/resources/vrije-keuze-coalitie-fighting-for-abortion-rights/
💬 “The fight for climate justice must include those most affected and least heard groups like Indigenous women with disabilities.” – Bhawana Majhi, NIDWAN
Read their story: https://www.mamacash.org/resources/climate-change-is-not-equal-indigenous-women-with-disabilities-are-taking-action/
Read their story: https://www.mamacash.org/resources/climate-change-is-not-equal-indigenous-women-with-disabilities-are-taking-action/
September 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
💬 “The fight for climate justice must include those most affected and least heard groups like Indigenous women with disabilities.” – Bhawana Majhi, NIDWAN
Read their story: https://www.mamacash.org/resources/climate-change-is-not-equal-indigenous-women-with-disabilities-are-taking-action/
Read their story: https://www.mamacash.org/resources/climate-change-is-not-equal-indigenous-women-with-disabilities-are-taking-action/
On #EqualPayDay we highlight the work of grantee-partner HER Fund, who are supporting the leadership of women, girls, and trans people. 💬
“We aim to increase the visibility of marginalised communities and the issues they face.”
https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#her-fund
“We aim to increase the visibility of marginalised communities and the issues they face.”
https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#her-fund
September 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
On #EqualPayDay we highlight the work of grantee-partner HER Fund, who are supporting the leadership of women, girls, and trans people. 💬
“We aim to increase the visibility of marginalised communities and the issues they face.”
https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#her-fund
“We aim to increase the visibility of marginalised communities and the issues they face.”
https://mamacash.jaarverslag.org/meet-our-grantee-partners/#her-fund
Mama Cash is saddened to hear of the recent passing of TGEU’s Executive Director, Tuisina Ymania Brown.
We had the honour of working alongside Ymania in many spaces.
We send our deepest condolences to all of TGEU, and Ymania’s family and friends. tgeu.org/in-loving-me...
We had the honour of working alongside Ymania in many spaces.
We send our deepest condolences to all of TGEU, and Ymania’s family and friends. tgeu.org/in-loving-me...
In loving memory of Ymania Brown - TGEU - Trans Europe and Central Asia
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Board and staff of TGEU announce the passing of our beloved Executive Director, Tuisina Ymania Brown.
tgeu.org
September 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Mama Cash is saddened to hear of the recent passing of TGEU’s Executive Director, Tuisina Ymania Brown.
We had the honour of working alongside Ymania in many spaces.
We send our deepest condolences to all of TGEU, and Ymania’s family and friends. tgeu.org/in-loving-me...
We had the honour of working alongside Ymania in many spaces.
We send our deepest condolences to all of TGEU, and Ymania’s family and friends. tgeu.org/in-loving-me...
On Wednesday 10 September, Mama Cash will take the stage at the Women’s Funding Network 2025 conference in Washington, DC.
From 9-9:45am Mama Cash’s Co-Executive Director, Happy Mwende Kinyili, will offer a SPARK Talk and from 3-3:45pm, Mama Cash will host a panel discussion. #FeministFunded25
From 9-9:45am Mama Cash’s Co-Executive Director, Happy Mwende Kinyili, will offer a SPARK Talk and from 3-3:45pm, Mama Cash will host a panel discussion. #FeministFunded25
September 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On Wednesday 10 September, Mama Cash will take the stage at the Women’s Funding Network 2025 conference in Washington, DC.
From 9-9:45am Mama Cash’s Co-Executive Director, Happy Mwende Kinyili, will offer a SPARK Talk and from 3-3:45pm, Mama Cash will host a panel discussion. #FeministFunded25
From 9-9:45am Mama Cash’s Co-Executive Director, Happy Mwende Kinyili, will offer a SPARK Talk and from 3-3:45pm, Mama Cash will host a panel discussion. #FeministFunded25
🌟 Reminder voor alle feministische groepen in Nederland en op de ABCSSS-eilanden!
🌈 💸 Heb je financiële ondersteuning nodig voor jullie werk? Je hebt nog ÉÉN WEEK om een Spark Fonds-subsidie aan te vragen. https://www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/het-spark-fonds-is-nu-open-voor-aanvragen
🌈 💸 Heb je financiële ondersteuning nodig voor jullie werk? Je hebt nog ÉÉN WEEK om een Spark Fonds-subsidie aan te vragen. https://www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/het-spark-fonds-is-nu-open-voor-aanvragen
August 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🌟 Reminder voor alle feministische groepen in Nederland en op de ABCSSS-eilanden!
🌈 💸 Heb je financiële ondersteuning nodig voor jullie werk? Je hebt nog ÉÉN WEEK om een Spark Fonds-subsidie aan te vragen. https://www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/het-spark-fonds-is-nu-open-voor-aanvragen
🌈 💸 Heb je financiële ondersteuning nodig voor jullie werk? Je hebt nog ÉÉN WEEK om een Spark Fonds-subsidie aan te vragen. https://www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/het-spark-fonds-is-nu-open-voor-aanvragen
🌟 Reminder to all feminist groups in the Netherlands and on the ABCSSS islands!
🌈 💸 Need financial support for your work? There’s just ONE WEEK left to apply for a Spark Fund grant. https://www.mamacash.org/resources/spark-fund-is-now-open-for-applications
🌈 💸 Need financial support for your work? There’s just ONE WEEK left to apply for a Spark Fund grant. https://www.mamacash.org/resources/spark-fund-is-now-open-for-applications
August 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🌟 Reminder to all feminist groups in the Netherlands and on the ABCSSS islands!
🌈 💸 Need financial support for your work? There’s just ONE WEEK left to apply for a Spark Fund grant. https://www.mamacash.org/resources/spark-fund-is-now-open-for-applications
🌈 💸 Need financial support for your work? There’s just ONE WEEK left to apply for a Spark Fund grant. https://www.mamacash.org/resources/spark-fund-is-now-open-for-applications
🌟 Feministische activisten in Nederland & op de ABCSSS-eilanden opgelet!
🌈 Werk je samen met andere vrouwen,
meiden, of trans of intersekse personen?
💸 Vraag t/m 31 augustus subsidie aan
bij het Spark Fonds van Mama Cash. www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/h...
🌈 Werk je samen met andere vrouwen,
meiden, of trans of intersekse personen?
💸 Vraag t/m 31 augustus subsidie aan
bij het Spark Fonds van Mama Cash. www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/h...
August 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
🌟 Feministische activisten in Nederland & op de ABCSSS-eilanden opgelet!
🌈 Werk je samen met andere vrouwen,
meiden, of trans of intersekse personen?
💸 Vraag t/m 31 augustus subsidie aan
bij het Spark Fonds van Mama Cash. www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/h...
🌈 Werk je samen met andere vrouwen,
meiden, of trans of intersekse personen?
💸 Vraag t/m 31 augustus subsidie aan
bij het Spark Fonds van Mama Cash. www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/h...
🛑 In honour of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons yesterday, we’re highlighting the power of people leading the change they need. 🛑
Find out why the members of Egna Legna are fighting against exploitative working conditions: www.mamacash.org/resources/ch...
Find out why the members of Egna Legna are fighting against exploitative working conditions: www.mamacash.org/resources/ch...
July 31, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🛑 In honour of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons yesterday, we’re highlighting the power of people leading the change they need. 🛑
Find out why the members of Egna Legna are fighting against exploitative working conditions: www.mamacash.org/resources/ch...
Find out why the members of Egna Legna are fighting against exploitative working conditions: www.mamacash.org/resources/ch...
Ben je een feministisch activist actief in Nederland of op de ABCSSS-eilanden? En heb je financiële steun nodig? Vraag tussen 1 en 31 augustus 2025 subsidie aan voor je initiatief. Kijk voor meer info op: www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/f...
July 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Ben je een feministisch activist actief in Nederland of op de ABCSSS-eilanden? En heb je financiële steun nodig? Vraag tussen 1 en 31 augustus 2025 subsidie aan voor je initiatief. Kijk voor meer info op: www.mamacash.org/nl/bronnen/f...
“Just as feminist movements remain determined in the face of backlash, so must we be.”
We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, showcasing our work and the work of our grantee-partners this past year.
Read our highlights here: mamacash.jaarverslag.org/highlights/
We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, showcasing our work and the work of our grantee-partners this past year.
Read our highlights here: mamacash.jaarverslag.org/highlights/
July 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
“Just as feminist movements remain determined in the face of backlash, so must we be.”
We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, showcasing our work and the work of our grantee-partners this past year.
Read our highlights here: mamacash.jaarverslag.org/highlights/
We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report, showcasing our work and the work of our grantee-partners this past year.
Read our highlights here: mamacash.jaarverslag.org/highlights/
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Historic news: Fund Our Futures has raised $182M - smashing its $150M goal! 64 grantmakers joined in the 1st global pledging campaign for LGBTI movements. In a time of backlash and crisis, this is a powerful show of solidarity. fundourfutures.org
#FundOurFutures #LGBTIFunding
#FundOurFutures #LGBTIFunding
July 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Historic news: Fund Our Futures has raised $182M - smashing its $150M goal! 64 grantmakers joined in the 1st global pledging campaign for LGBTI movements. In a time of backlash and crisis, this is a powerful show of solidarity. fundourfutures.org
#FundOurFutures #LGBTIFunding
#FundOurFutures #LGBTIFunding
Mama Cash, along with @equalityfund.bsky.social and South Asia Women Foundation India, are holding an event at the FfD4 Conference tomorrow from 08:30 - 10:00am CEST, looking at what's working and what's not working, when it comes to financing gender justice.
Register now: bit.ly/3Zo2dda
Register now: bit.ly/3Zo2dda
June 30, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Mama Cash, along with @equalityfund.bsky.social and South Asia Women Foundation India, are holding an event at the FfD4 Conference tomorrow from 08:30 - 10:00am CEST, looking at what's working and what's not working, when it comes to financing gender justice.
Register now: bit.ly/3Zo2dda
Register now: bit.ly/3Zo2dda
*Climate financing done right - find out the why and how to getting climate finance where it really matters!*
Mama Cash has recently developed a new policy brief in collaboration with @iied.bsky.social and the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA). www.iied.org/22654iied
Mama Cash has recently developed a new policy brief in collaboration with @iied.bsky.social and the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA). www.iied.org/22654iied
Shifting climate adaptation finance to local communities through effective intermediaries
Climate adaptation finance is failing to reach marginalised communities that are most vulnerable to climate impacts – including women, girls and Indigenous Peoples.
www.iied.org
June 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
*Climate financing done right - find out the why and how to getting climate finance where it really matters!*
Mama Cash has recently developed a new policy brief in collaboration with @iied.bsky.social and the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA). www.iied.org/22654iied
Mama Cash has recently developed a new policy brief in collaboration with @iied.bsky.social and the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA). www.iied.org/22654iied
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The framework of "sex-based violence" poses a threat to well-established human rights protections. It rests on 🛑incorrect assumption👉biological sex is a fixed, binary & universally applicable on which rights frameworks can be built #BeyondBinaries #hrc59 More info: cmiconsortium.org/join-our-eve...
Join our event “Beyond the Binary” at HRC 59 | Count Me In!
During this year’s Human Rights Council, CMI! and allies will highlight the importance of gender-based approaches to addressing violence and discrimination against women and girls and advance inters...
cmiconsortium.org
June 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The framework of "sex-based violence" poses a threat to well-established human rights protections. It rests on 🛑incorrect assumption👉biological sex is a fixed, binary & universally applicable on which rights frameworks can be built #BeyondBinaries #hrc59 More info: cmiconsortium.org/join-our-eve...
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Together, they explore the urgent lessons U.S. #philanthropy must learn from international movements — and offer bold, visionary calls to action for funders.
🎧 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5mBb...
🎧 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5mBb...
Episode 8: Building Beyond the Moment
Podcast Episode · Funders for LGBTQ Issues's Podcast · 06/10/2025 · 1h 7m
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June 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Together, they explore the urgent lessons U.S. #philanthropy must learn from international movements — and offer bold, visionary calls to action for funders.
🎧 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5mBb...
🎧 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5mBb...
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In celebration of #Pride Month, we’re proud to release a timely episode of Justice Ain’t Cheap which features a powerful conversation with Matthew Hart (@gpp-updates.bsky.social)and Happy Mwende Kinyili (Mama Cash)
Listen Now:
🔈 Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/flgbtqi/epis...
Listen Now:
🔈 Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/flgbtqi/epis...
June 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In celebration of #Pride Month, we’re proud to release a timely episode of Justice Ain’t Cheap which features a powerful conversation with Matthew Hart (@gpp-updates.bsky.social)and Happy Mwende Kinyili (Mama Cash)
Listen Now:
🔈 Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/flgbtqi/epis...
Listen Now:
🔈 Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/flgbtqi/epis...
‘Sustainable practices do more than feed families – they rebuild the social and ecological fabric.’
This World Environment Day we’re celebrating the work of Women Environs Zambia, who are fighting for climate justice through sustainable farming. Read more here: www.mamacash.org/resources/re...
This World Environment Day we’re celebrating the work of Women Environs Zambia, who are fighting for climate justice through sustainable farming. Read more here: www.mamacash.org/resources/re...
June 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
‘Sustainable practices do more than feed families – they rebuild the social and ecological fabric.’
This World Environment Day we’re celebrating the work of Women Environs Zambia, who are fighting for climate justice through sustainable farming. Read more here: www.mamacash.org/resources/re...
This World Environment Day we’re celebrating the work of Women Environs Zambia, who are fighting for climate justice through sustainable farming. Read more here: www.mamacash.org/resources/re...
‘What keeps me going is knowing that we make a change. I know we are there for sex workers, as sex workers’.
On International Sex Workers’ Day hear from Daphné and Marianne, from the Belgian union of sex workers UTSOPI, to find out what drives them as activists. www.mamacash.org/resources/ut...
On International Sex Workers’ Day hear from Daphné and Marianne, from the Belgian union of sex workers UTSOPI, to find out what drives them as activists. www.mamacash.org/resources/ut...
UTSOPI: fighting for the independence of sex workers - Mama Cash
The Belgian union of sex workers, UTSOPI, fights for independence – over their bodies, choices, and lives. Thanks to the…
www.mamacash.org
June 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
‘What keeps me going is knowing that we make a change. I know we are there for sex workers, as sex workers’.
On International Sex Workers’ Day hear from Daphné and Marianne, from the Belgian union of sex workers UTSOPI, to find out what drives them as activists. www.mamacash.org/resources/ut...
On International Sex Workers’ Day hear from Daphné and Marianne, from the Belgian union of sex workers UTSOPI, to find out what drives them as activists. www.mamacash.org/resources/ut...
Women & marginalised communities are leading transformative, gender-just #ClimateAction, despite underfunding. A new report by Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA) highlights powerful feminist-led climate initiatives that must be resourced & backed: www.iied.org/climate-chan...
Climate change and the gender justice backlash
In an increasingly hostile global landscape for civil society organisations working on gender and climate justice, we need to work together to foster an environment in which women's rights organisatio...
www.iied.org
May 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Women & marginalised communities are leading transformative, gender-just #ClimateAction, despite underfunding. A new report by Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA) highlights powerful feminist-led climate initiatives that must be resourced & backed: www.iied.org/climate-chan...
Feminist movements are key to climate justice. Mama Cash funds grassroots efforts that tackle gender-based violence, support land rights, and build #sustainable futures. Learn how feminist funding creates local action with global impact: foundations-20.org/womens-funds...
#ClimateJustice
#ClimateJustice
How women’s funds are leading the charge for climate justice - Foundations 20
What do women’s funds have to do with climate justice? How is it linked to other critical issues, such as gender justice and LGBTQI+ rights?
foundations-20.org
April 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Feminist movements are key to climate justice. Mama Cash funds grassroots efforts that tackle gender-based violence, support land rights, and build #sustainable futures. Learn how feminist funding creates local action with global impact: foundations-20.org/womens-funds...
#ClimateJustice
#ClimateJustice
Mama Cash’s Happy Mwende Kinyili & Fòs Feminista’s Jennifer Rauch speak to The Fuller Project on why #multilateral spaces like the #UN still matter, even when under threat. Because grassroots movements aren’t fighting for #funding. They’re fighting for survival.
Read more: mailchi.mp/fullerprojec...
Read more: mailchi.mp/fullerprojec...
The U.S. provides half of all foreign aid for family planning and reproductive health. The Trump administration wants to pull the plug.
Women and children wait outside the Vyongwani Maternity clinic in Kwale County, Kenya.
mailchi.mp
April 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Mama Cash’s Happy Mwende Kinyili & Fòs Feminista’s Jennifer Rauch speak to The Fuller Project on why #multilateral spaces like the #UN still matter, even when under threat. Because grassroots movements aren’t fighting for #funding. They’re fighting for survival.
Read more: mailchi.mp/fullerprojec...
Read more: mailchi.mp/fullerprojec...
📢 Belangrijk debat in de Tweede Kamer! Vandaag debatteert de Tweede Kamer over het kabinetsbesluit om alle programma’s voor vrouwenrechten en gendergelijkheid te schrappen. Lees hier de verklaring van WO=MEN, Dutch Gender Platform: www.wo-men.nl/nieuwsberich...
PERSBERICHT: Tweede Kamerdebat woensdag 2 april beslissend voor toekomst vrouwenrechten en gendergelijkheid
Den Haag - Woensdag 2 april debatteert de Tweede Kamer over het kabinetsbesluit om programma’s op vrouwenrechten en gendergelijkheid volledig te schrappen: van 40 miljoen euro per jaar blijft er ...
www.wo-men.nl
April 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📢 Belangrijk debat in de Tweede Kamer! Vandaag debatteert de Tweede Kamer over het kabinetsbesluit om alle programma’s voor vrouwenrechten en gendergelijkheid te schrappen. Lees hier de verklaring van WO=MEN, Dutch Gender Platform: www.wo-men.nl/nieuwsberich...